Bar Plugs/Ends

bomster
bomster Posts: 202
edited September 2015 in Road buying advice
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Hi guys, I want to swap my bar ends for something a bit more stylish.

Does anyone know of anywhere when you can buy them, with patterns, or any graphics in general?

Had a look online, but not managed to find anything. Might just have to get some plain black BBB ones.

Cheers

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  • lakesluddite
    lakesluddite Posts: 1,337
    How about these?

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tacx-Lumos-Drop-Bar-Handlebar-End-LED-Light-Set-Bike-Bicycle-Cycle-Lights-/201078837736?hash=item2ed13b91e8

    Quite flashy - in fact they can be used as indicators! Downside is they do look quite phallic!
  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    These are very flash. I have them on my winter bike. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-LED-Flashing-Bike-Bicycle-Bar-End-Lights-Handle-Plugs-CNC-Button-Lamp-Red-/141585473789
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    How about http://www.kapz.co.uk/kapz---custom-handlebar-end-plugs-39-c.asp
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  • bomster
    bomster Posts: 202
    Those Kapz ones looks cool. Might treat miyself to a stem cap too! Cheers for the links guys.
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    Meant to comment earlier - I have plugs and headset cap from them. A nice alternative to the standard ones.

    Paul.
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    Large bloke getting smaller :-)
  • buckmulligan
    buckmulligan Posts: 1,031
    £70 for "Traditionally Engraved Handlebar End Plugs"?!?!

    Ridiculous.
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19704848#p19704848]BuckMulligan[/url] wrote:
    £70 for "Traditionally Engraved Handlebar End Plugs"?!?!

    Ridiculous.
    I love the way you look at the most expensive option on the site to say they are ridiculous. Let's face it - most of us spend a ridiculous amount of money on our bikes. If it makes someone happy, why not?

    Paul.
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    Large bloke getting smaller :-)
  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    I'd be buggered if I spend £30 on bar end caps. I like to ride the bike - not look at it. I'd genuinely struggle to tell you what my end caps look like.
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    And your point is?

    Some people like stuff like that, others don't. some people like to make their bike a little different, others don't care.
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  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    My point is that £30 on bar end plugs is a bit OTT. Fine that you have them - but not for me. That's like 10 cakes !
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    So why bother commenting. Someone wants something like that and I post a link to help them.

    I suppose I am fortunate. I can afford the caps *and* the cakes :-)

    Paul.
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  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    Perhaps you're unfamiliar with a forum and how they work Mr Catty ?

    "Spare us some change guvnor ?"
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    Oh I'm familiar. Someone asks for advice, people offer advice, and others post useless comments wondering why on earth they want to do it, mainly for the electronic equivalent of hearing their own voice.
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  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    My Advice = save £30 and use the standard ones. I'm sorry if that's not what you think- but I think the world is big enough to live with both our opinions.

    By all means use your fancy pants bar plugs - it's not harming me. I hope my crappy standard ones won't offend you if you see me out on the bike.
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    They won't offend me in the slightest. The point is the OP asked for something more interesting than standard ones, and we are showing him options. I fail to see any value in your comments.

    I'll also add they are a lot easier to fit, particularly if you use thicker bar ape than standard plugs.
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  • fenix
    fenix Posts: 5,437
    He also says he might get plain ones too ?

    And those flashy ones I linked to earlier are awesome. Seriously. Flashing bar plugs ! Its like we are living in the future !
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    I read the comment about plain black BBB ones being resignation if there was nothing better.

    I also find it amusing that you have changed the ones you are complaining about :-)
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  • bomster
    bomster Posts: 202
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19705283#p19705283]cattytown[/url] wrote:
    I read the comment about plain black BBB ones being resignation if there was nothing better.

    Spot on. Thanks again for the links, haven't made my mind up yet.

    Talking of stem caps - you seen these? http://www.ninerbikes.com/yawyd

    They look awesome.
  • cattytown
    cattytown Posts: 647
    They are certainly a nice idea. Be a bit of a sod needing a bottle opener to adjust headset though :-)

    Mind you, add a bottle opener to the tool kit. It's then convenient to have a bottle or two in the garage/shed...
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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,622
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